Lower Body Dressing: Skirt, Pants, and Underwear

It may be hard to dress and undress after you are injured or have surgery. This sheet tells you how to put clothes on and take clothes off your lower body. Follow these guidelines to put on and take off skirts, pants, and underwear.

Tips

Gather your clothes, dressing aids, and walker. Place them within easy reach.

Choose clothes that fit loosely.

Put on your socks and shoes before you stand to pull clothing over your hips. Also have your clothing pulled above your knees before you stand.

Total hip replacement: When you stand to adjust your clothing, put only as much weight as your doctor allows on your affected (weaker) leg. Keep to your weight-bearing status as instructed.

For help in finding a doctor or health service that suits your needs, call the UPMC Referral Service at 412-647-UPMC (8762) or 1-800-533-UPMC (8762). Select option 1.

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